A reference in the world of design and product, creator of La Conf Qui Tue Le Game, and a key contributor to the rise of user- and product-centered culture at France Télévisions for over 10 years, Michael Baeyens (“Mitch”) is currently National Director of Product and Design Practices at eXalt, leading a community of more than 200 product and design professionals (since June 2024).

Following the success of Human After All — closing keynote at UX Conf 2023 (800+ attendees) and subsequently performed 8 times across France for a total audience of over 3,500 — Mitch established himself as a distinctive voice on the ethical, cultural and strategic impacts of AI, drawing a parallel between the career of Daft Punk and our relationship with automation, robotics and generative systems.

Since then, he has created and delivered two major conferences:

UI0 – Interface Zero: The Rise of Invisible Products in the Age of AI,
an exploration of how AI agents are reshaping product design by shifting from user-facing interfaces to products designed for agent-consumers. The talk examines the deep impact of this paradigm shift on design and product roles, methods and responsibilities. UI0 has been presented more than 16 times across France and internationally (including LPC Paris and PMF Zurich), reaching over 8,000 attendees and generating more than 8,000 video views.

FAMOUS – Lessons Learned on Brand, Values and Resilience from the Most Iconic (and Maybe the Most Underrated) Product of Our Times (FLUPA 2025),
a cultural and strategic analysis of Taylor Swift’s career as a product ecosystem, extracting concrete lessons on brand consistency, long-term vision, value systems and resilience that modern product teams can apply to their own work.

Recognized for mastering the art of storytelling, Mitch brings audiences along through a distinctive mix of sharp insight, humor, personal anecdotes and pop culture references. Sitting at the intersection of strategic planning, design leadership and product expertise, he delivers talks that are both intellectually rigorous and highly engaging — making him an unmissable speaker on the future of product, design and culture in the age of AI.

A reference in the world of design and product, creator of La Conf Qui Tue Le Game, and a key contributor to the rise of user- and product-centered culture at France Télévisions for over 10 years, Michael Baeyens (“Mitch”) is currently National Direc... Show more

Wesley Ellul is President and co-founder of Technotainment®, the world's first decentralized streaming network pioneering what's being called Streaming 2.0 — where creators own their revenue, audiences shape the experience, and Hollywood meets Web3. A leading voice on the future of entertainment and emerging technology, Wesley brings two decades of experience at the intersection of blockchain, AI, and creator economies.
Co-founded alongside media legend Nyhl Henson — the visionary behind MTV, Nickelodeon, and Pay-Per-View — Technotainment has drawn comparisons to the early days of cable, with Henson likening Wesley to "Ted Turner when he entered the cable business."
A serial entrepreneur and former technology consultant to global organizations including the University of Oxford, Light & Wonder, and SiGMA, Wesley has built a reputation for translating complex emerging technologies into real-world business results. He is also a Maltese Government Diplomat for startup innovation, and an advisor to leading Web3 ventures.

Wesley Ellul is President and co-founder of Technotainment®, the world's first decentralized streaming network pioneering what's being called Streaming 2.0 — where creators own their revenue, audiences shape the experience, and Hollywood meets Web3. ... Show more

Khayri has over a decade of engineering experience, from co-founding a Knight Foundation award winning security startup to leading engineering at Al Jazeera America, The Atlantic, and Axios. He has spent his career building products that reach millions. Now he's building the digital layer that recreational sports has always been missing.

Khayri has over a decade of engineering experience, from co-founding a Knight Foundation award winning security startup to leading engineering at Al Jazeera America, The Atlantic, and Axios. He has spent his career building products that reach millio... Show more

Muhammad Hassaan is a 16-year-old award-winning & certified youth leader, journalist, and education-focused changemaker. He is one of the youngest news anchors in the country (Asian Book of Records & National Book of Records), currently serving with the Awaz Group of Media (Radio Awaz & Awaz News). He has been invited as a guest lecturer at APS&CS, FGEI, and Fauji Foundation College. In 2025, Hassaan founded the Visionary Tech Society, a youth-led initiative aimed at promoting AI awareness & digital literacy, particularly in underserved communities. Through this platform, he has delivered free lectures & mentorship in AI & tech to thousands of students. His work aligns with UN SDG 4: Quality Education, earning him recognition as a UN SDG Hero. Hassaan co-organized TEDxAir University Kamra and played a leading role in bringing the first-ever TEDx experience to a region like Attock. He co-led the entire event, working closely with all departments to ensure its success, and also served as a speaker at TEDxAir University Kamra. He is an accomplished author, with a book officially selected for the Legacy of Literature Award by The Literature Times, chosen from a diverse pool of submissions for excellence and impact. He has served as a Campus Ambassador Intern for an International MUN. He was selected among the Top 50 delegates across the Asia Pacific for the Asia World Muslim Summit 2026 (Malaysia), where he was recognized with the Asia Muslim Inspiring Ambassador Award 2026 and chosen as a self-funded delegate for the Youth Ambassador Fellowship Malaysia 2025. Hassaan served as Vice President of the Attock Champions League 2025, co-leading one of the largest student-led inter-school & inter-college football tournaments in Attock, involving 19 prominent institutions. He also served as a Student Ambassador for Let’s Go Together Community (Pvt Ltd), a national-level initiative supporting home-based women entrepreneurs. He co-founded Trendora Studios, a marketing agency, where, as Creative Director, he led the visual direction of client campaigns. He also serves as a board member of the Pakistan Artificial Intelligence Association, a youth-led emerging AI organization, providing recommendations to drive organizational growth. His professional exposure includes attending ITCN Asia Lahore 2026 and the Global CISO Summit (Pakistan Edition) as a VIP delegate. Hassaan is certified in IT & Tech from Microsoft, Google, and multiple other leading global institutions. He has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Impact Creator Award at Expo Center Lahore during the Future Leaders Award 2026, and special recognition at the Parliament of Australia during the World School Summit 2026 (Australia). He has been nominated among the Top 100 Student Leaders of Pakistan and received the Top Student Leader Award at Islamabad National Skills University, along with multiple debating competition victories and extensive features in national media.

Muhammad Hassaan is a 16-year-old award-winning & certified youth leader, journalist, and education-focused changemaker. He is one of the youngest news anchors in the country (Asian Book of Records & National Book of Records), currently serving with ... Show more

Taylor Sisco Maez is the Principal Product Manager at Capital Group, where she leads the end-user experience strategy for Enterprise Generative AI and core productivity platforms. With extensive expertise in implementing Microsoft 365 solutions, Taylor is dedicated to driving innovation, enhancing productivity, and fostering collaboration through cutting-edge technologies.

Outside of work, Taylor is an avid traveler who enjoys exploring new cultures and cuisines with her husband. She is also a devoted dog owner, cherishing time spent with her Havanese, Jack. Committed to sharing knowledge, Taylor helps others maximize their use of Microsoft technologies, believing that technology can unite people and create meaningful connections.

Taylor Sisco Maez is the Principal Product Manager at Capital Group, where she leads the end-user experience strategy for Enterprise Generative AI and core productivity platforms. With extensive expertise in implementing Microsoft 365 solutions, Tayl... Show more

Derek is a senior analyst with extensive experience working across Europe’s largest organizations in the pharmaceutical, retail, banking, and media sectors. Over his career, he has helped global companies turn complex data into actionable insights that drive commercial growth and strategic decision-making.

A regular speaker at international conferences, Dereks work has been cited in several books and he is known for bringing clarity to complexity, connecting analytical rigor with practical and pragmatic business impact. His work focuses on enabling organizations to harness data intelligently, foster innovation, and achieve measurable performance improvement across diverse markets.

Derek is a senior analyst with extensive experience working across Europe’s largest organizations in the pharmaceutical, retail, banking, and media sectors. Over his career, he has helped global companies turn complex data into actionable insights th... Show more

Gestora no Instituto Legislativo Brasileiro (ILB), a Escola de Governo do Senado Federal, onde coordena a área de Capacitação, Treinamento e Ensino desde 2023. Jornalista com quase três décadas de trajetória na TV comercial e legislativa, Júnia Melo une a paixão por comunicação à gestão pública estratégica com foco em desenvolver as pessoas para servir com excelência aos desafios do Poder Legislativo.

Ex-diretora da TV Senado, apresentadora, host de talk shows e podcasts, Júnia hoje lidera pilares vitais da Casa: do plano de capacitação dos servidores à formação de gestores, facilitadores de aprendizagem com metodologias ativas. Sua gestão foca em mentorias para mulheres e na supervisão de um vasto portfólio de cursos regulares, que inclui ações presenciais, híbridas, eventos institucionais, workshops e a produção de cursos online para a plataforma Saberes, que atende todo o Brasil, além de supervisionar cursos sob demanda, treinamentos externos e novas modalidades de capacitação como o uso de licenças de uma plataforma global de ensino.

À frente do Programa de Integração, Júnia comanda o onboarding de servidores, estagiários e equipes dos gabinetes, consolidando uma cultura de pertencimento e engajamento. Sob sua atuação, o ILB alcançou a nota máxima (5) no MEC, um selo de qualidade, entrando para o seleto grupo das melhores escolas de governo do país.

Gestora no Instituto Legislativo Brasileiro (ILB), a Escola de Governo do Senado Federal, onde coordena a área de Capacitação, Treinamento e Ensino desde 2023. Jornalista com quase três décadas de trajetória na TV comercial e legislativa, Júnia Melo ... Show more

Nearly 20 years of industry experience launching national campaigns, spearheading announcements and counseling some of the country's most recognized brands including Ancestry, Cantu McDonald's, Pernod Ricard and Staples. Paris specializes in integrated brand communications with deep expertise in media relations, thought leadership, influencer marketing and event activations.

Paris has partnered, collaborated and advised senior leaders to create impactful communications plans that amplify companies' brand stories, authentically connect with diverse audiences and drive results leading to industry honors such as Anthem, Global Sabre, PR Week and Shorty Impact.

Drawing on this experience, she founded Vibrant Communications to help organizations tell their most authentic stories, connect deeply with audiences, and achieve bold growth.

Nearly 20 years of industry experience launching national campaigns, spearheading announcements and counseling some of the country's most recognized brands including Ancestry, Cantu McDonald's, Pernod Ricard and Staples. Paris specializes in integrat... Show more

Short Bio:
James has supported several ecosystems within Blockchain, DeFi & Web3 and is currently the Business Growth Manager at Hype. Hype is a crypto superagency specialising in 'go-to-market' for launching products, services & tokens.

James is a Brand Ambassador for one of the leading NFC companies within the crypto space - Card3.ai, as well as a Core Contributor and advisor for Steelo.io, a new SocialFi platform and dApp that is changing the way that the music industry engages with creators.

Long Bio:
James is a Web3 agency Founder and Marketer within c-suite. Having represented household brands as an Account Manager for over 14 years within Web2, he pivoted into the world of Web3 in 2019, as a CMO with the GratefulDAO.

He was integral in launching the GratefulDAO’s first NFT project - the Grateful Giraffes, raising $2.2 million through pre-sales and their public mint. He built the marketing team from the ground up and set out the Marketing strategy through their Social Media campaigns and Content Calendars.

Following his time with the GratefulDAO, he embarked on a Community Lead role with the 3rd biggest Crypto Media publication globally - BeInCrytpo. It was his responsibility to align and bolster their local communities around the world, operating in a total of 14 countries.

Financial freedom, inclusivity & self-sovereignty have been a passion for James from the beginning (buying his first Bitcoins in 2009), therefore naturally he has always been drawn towards DeFi.

In 2023 he joined the UK’s first FCA-regulated L1 blockchain - ReDeFi, alongside the BABB (Bank Account Based Blockchain) team as a Senior Marketing Manager. He helped grow their marketing team, establish their brand authority, optimise their content strategy and bolster their community as they launched their second token $RED. ReDeFi operated on a substrate layer 1 for privacy with a Layer 2 EVM-compatible para-chain with it's own ERC20 token $BAX. BABB is a NEO bank and launching the L1 with the team, allowed them to set the foundations for their own ecosystem and not just operate within the ethereum ecosystem.

Fast forward to today, he is the Business Growth Manager at Hype, a crypto super agency supporting web3 companies as they take their products, services and tokens to market.

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Short Bio: James has supported several ecosystems within Blockchain, DeFi & Web3 and is currently the Business Growth Manager at Hype. Hype is a crypto superagency specialising in 'go-to-market' for launching products, services & tokens. James is... Show more

President of the Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan with 12+ years of experience in Website Promotion, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Online Marketing, and Web Copywriting

Specialties include: SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Online Marketing and Promotion, Traffic Building to Websites, Web Copywriting, Content Writing and Creation, Blogging, Link Building, Keyword Research, and Competitor Analysis.

President of the Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan with 12+ years of experience in Website Promotion, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Online Marketing, and Web Copywriting Specialties include: SEO, Search Engine Optimization, O... Show more

Growth Product Manager @ Integrate | COO @ Agency 99 | Host @ CouzinTech Podcast | Community Lead @ The Product Leaders

Growth Product Manager @ Integrate | COO @ Agency 99 | Host @ CouzinTech Podcast | Community Lead @ The Product Leaders Show more

Bill straddles both creative and technical disciplines, with a background both in graphic design and marketing technology, Bill creates digital marketing solutions for clients like Amazon Web Services, Sandals Resorts, Qlik Technologies, and Walgreens.

Earlier in his career Bill focused on the brand and creative side of marketing, as Art Director for The New York Times, Leo Burnett and J. Walter Thompson. Bill is a Marketo Certified Solutions Architect and has been a Marketo Certified Expert since 2014.

An avid life-long learner, Bill reads dozens of books monthly and will enthusiastically discuss anything from dirigibles to songlines.

Bill straddles both creative and technical disciplines, with a background both in graphic design and marketing technology, Bill creates digital marketing solutions for clients like Amazon Web Services, Sandals Resorts, Qlik Technologies, and Walgreen... Show more

Fullstack product engineer creating content about building production-ready apps as a solopreneur.

Over the past decade, I've worked as a freelance full-stack developer mostly with startups and small businesses. In 2020 I decided to deepen my business and product knowledge, to build outstanding products.

As of now, I'm building production-ready products efficiently, and documenting my journey as a solopreneur product engineer. Twitter, YouTube, and my blog.

Why building in public?
Following other people's journeys can teach you a lot. As well as you, I follow many other creators.
Being active on social media and building in public allowed me to be part of a club that prioritizes shipping and giving value.

Fullstack product engineer creating content about building production-ready apps as a solopreneur. Over the past decade, I've worked as a freelance full-stack developer mostly with startups and small businesses. In 2020 I decided to deepen my busi... Show more

Fullstack Software Engineer at Codility. CEO at Recodeit, a software house specializing in web design, development, and mobile apps. Previously the brain behind FindMeAJob, a platform set to revolutionize recruitment. With roots in IT engineering and a business journey starting at 18, my expertise spans from technology to entrepreneurial adventures. Keen on sharing insights into web and mobile technologies, software design, navigating young entrepreneurship, and transitioning from CEO to full-time developer. Session topics also include navigating career paths and managing burnout. Off-duty passions include gaming and culinary explorations.

Fullstack Software Engineer at Codility. CEO at Recodeit, a software house specializing in web design, development, and mobile apps. Previously the brain behind FindMeAJob, a platform set to revolutionize recruitment. With roots in IT engineering and... Show more

Being actively involved with the SaaS and Open Source industry, Shruti has a good hold on everything eCommerce and has expertise in framing content, including web content, web marketing, and guest posts. Staying updated with industry activities, she delivers the right content to help the end audiences grow their ecommerce sales. Ms. Tiwari Shruti is a proud Ambassador at Women Techmakers and leads the content marketing and partner collaboration between CedCommerce and the Grow Big Initiative.

Being actively involved with the SaaS and Open Source industry, Shruti has a good hold on everything eCommerce and has expertise in framing content, including web content, web marketing, and guest posts. Staying updated with industry activities, she ... Show more

Nela Dunato is an artist, designer, writer, and teacher from Croatia. She’s been working as a graphic designer since 2005, and has started her own design consultancy in 2013. Her focus is helping passion-driven businesses to create expressive brand identities and exceptional client experiences.

She’s the author of the book “The Human Centered Brand” that teaches service based business owners and creatives how to create an authentic brand and grow meaningful relationships with their clients.

She also teaches design as a course instructor, leads in-person workshops, and speaks at events. She’s been writing articles about art, design, marketing, business, and creativity for over a decade.

Nela Dunato is an artist, designer, writer, and teacher from Croatia. She’s been working as a graphic designer since 2005, and has started her own design consultancy in 2013. Her focus is helping passion-driven businesses to create expressive brand i... Show more

Hey there! I'm Gabrielle, a total product nerd with a real knack for getting things done efficiently and solving problems like a boss. My career has been all about product development, and I've got the track record to prove it- promotions and salary raises were like my middle name!

But you know what? As much as I rocked it in the corporate world, I started feeling like something was off. Being the perfect corporate steward just wasn't fulfilling the life I had in mind. It was time for a change!

So, I decided to follow my heart and chase a career that truly aligns with all parts of me- the mom, the visionary, the innovator, and the go-getter. I wanted a path that let me be all of that and more.

Now, with my infectious energy, passion for innovation, and dedication to excellence, I'm on a mission to create a career that fits perfectly with my life and everything that matters to me. It's a journey of intentionality. I still tackle incredibly complex business challenges & I think outside the box, all while getting to teach others to do the same and chase their own career confidence!

Cheers to chasing our dreams and embracing all the parts that make us who we are!

Hey there! I'm Gabrielle, a total product nerd with a real knack for getting things done efficiently and solving problems like a boss. My career has been all about product development, and I've got the track record to prove it- promotions and salary ... Show more

With over 25 years in software development (almost 15 of which is .NET), Dr. Bill brings a pragmatic (curmudgeonly?) approach to software development. With much of that time spent in consulting, he has worked on many different projects and used many different designs and approaches. After spending his life in the US, Bill has recently moved to the UK where is working in London as a Business Systems Analyst for Moonpig.

With over 25 years in software development (almost 15 of which is .NET), Dr. Bill brings a pragmatic (curmudgeonly?) approach to software development. With much of that time spent in consulting, he has worked on many different projects and used many... Show more

From running street teams to making a music documentary, Christine spent most of my adolescence deeply entrenched in the music industry and went on to receive an undergrad degree in Music Business, followed by an MBA in Marketing and a Masters in Data Science. She managed to combine all of her passions into roles consulting and working with various music startups, venues, festivals, radio stations and labels bridging the gap between music, data & business. Originally from Baltimore, MD, USA, Christine spent 2 years in Stockholm most recently as the Head of Data & Insights for Universal Music Sweden and now calls London home working as the Director of Data & Insights for Global Marketing at Warner Music Group, where Christine use data to tell stories & help guide our artist's journeys.

From running street teams to making a music documentary, Christine spent most of my adolescence deeply entrenched in the music industry and went on to receive an undergrad degree in Music Business, followed by an MBA in Marketing and a Masters in Dat... Show more

Abdul Aleem Khan is a UK-based software engineer and technical co-founder who has been building production AI systems since 2018. His work ranges from computer vision running on edge devices in retail stores to real-time news pipelines that detect and rewrite biased and toxic content. As co-founder and CTO of two AI startups, he built and led engineering and AI teams, designed microservice and edge architectures, and created proprietary datasets where public ones did not exist. Products he built have been recognised by national and Asia-Pacific technology awards, and he was selected for Google for Startups' first AI Academy APAC. He speaks about practical, production-grade AI: what works, what breaks, and how to keep humans in the loop.

Abdul Aleem Khan is a UK-based software engineer and technical co-founder who has been building production AI systems since 2018. His work ranges from computer vision running on edge devices in retail stores to real-time news pipelines that detect an... Show more

Leslie has spent 16 years blending creativity and strategy to help businesses increase sales. Understanding communications is both an art and a science, she develops brand messaging that isn’t afraid to be bold with customer connection. Known for enhancing digital presences that spark new profits and secure buy-in, she's trusted by corporations and nonprofits to deliver results.

A champion of entrepreneurship, Leslie teaches how she turned her side hustle into a life-time six-figure business through her signature P.L.A.N. Method. She now shares that framework in workshops and keynotes, inspiring new entrepreneurs across the country. Daily, she runs her communications consulting firm, Sharpline Messaging Group, where she transforms businesses and nonprofits into brands that exceed revenue goals, and build lasting customer relationships.

Leslie is a proud alum of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Marketing. Through her academic excellence she was recognized as a Johnetta Haley Scholar, Dean's List Scholar, and Enterprise Corporation awardee. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the SIUE Alumni Association.

In 2025 she earned a certification in Artificial Intelligence Essentials for Business from Harvard Business School Online. In her career, she's led communications projects for corporations like 3M, Boeing and the American Heart Association, and guided digital growth as Communications Director for the largest church in Madison County, IL.

Originally from Chicago, she now calls the St. Louis area home and enjoys traveling with her husband, Jarrod.

Leslie has spent 16 years blending creativity and strategy to help businesses increase sales. Understanding communications is both an art and a science, she develops brand messaging that isn’t afraid to be bold with customer connection. Known for enh... Show more

A product designer with over 3 years Experience using research and user experience design to create meaningful products. I thrive on fostering and nurturing developer communities. Currently, I serve as Google Developer Group Warri Organizer and the Ambassador for the Women TechMakers in Warri.

A product designer with over 3 years Experience using research and user experience design to create meaningful products. I thrive on fostering and nurturing developer communities. Currently, I serve as Google Developer Group Warri Organizer and the ... Show more

Julia has been an active member of the Microsoft community for more than 15 years. She began her career at knk with a dual study program in Business Administration (B.Sc.) at the FH Nordakademie. After graduating, she built up and now leads the marketing department of the internationally operating knk Group.

Together with her team, Julia is responsible for marketing and communication across all product lines of the knk Group: knkMedia based on Microsoft D365 Business Central, knk365 for Media Sales based on D365 for Sales, knk365 Marketing Automation based on D365 for Marketing, and VM Media Manager. In addition to product marketing, her responsibilities include employer branding.

Beyond her leadership role in marketing, Julia is passionate about team development and organizational culture. As a facilitator, she has supported implementation teams on their path to self-organization and regularly guides teams in achieving clarity and results in their meetings.

Julia has been an active member of the Microsoft community for more than 15 years. She began her career at knk with a dual study program in Business Administration (B.Sc.) at the FH Nordakademie. After graduating, she built up and now leads the marke... Show more

Sam Khoury is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Marketecture Media, a media and events company focused on advertising, marketing, and technology. He leads strategy, partnerships, and growth initiatives across the business.

Sam Khoury is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Marketecture Media, a media and events company focused on advertising, marketing, and technology. He leads strategy, partnerships, and growth initiatives across the business. Show more

Fran Ayala is a London-based brand strategist, PR consultant, speaker, comedian and founder of Bitches in Stitches, a global all-femme/them comedy collective featured in Vogue, Rolling Stone and Tatler.

Her work sits at the intersection of storytelling, visibility, power and community. Through FranBrands, she helps founders, creatives and underrepresented voices build brands people understand, remember and recommend — without sanding off their personality to be taken seriously.

Fran has built campaigns for global brands including Microsoft, SAP, Singapore Airlines and HSBC, and speaks on personal branding, confidence, visibility, self-promotion and the courage to be disliked.

Her signature keynote, Dare to Be Disliked, helps women recognise when they’re shrinking for acceptance, reframe backlash and take up space with more clarity, authority and courage.

Fran Ayala is a London-based brand strategist, PR consultant, speaker, comedian and founder of Bitches in Stitches, a global all-femme/them comedy collective featured in Vogue, Rolling Stone and Tatler. Her work sits at the intersection of storyte... Show more

I am a Community Manager at Oracle, where I manage the Oracle ACE Program. I have a master's degree in Corporate Communication and 10+ years of experience in communications planning and strategy, internal and external communication tactics, blogging and content writing, social media strategy and monitoring, and project management.

As a passionate and creative communicator, I enjoy engaging with diverse audiences and building strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and influencers.

I am also an avid blogger and the founder of Cityfemme.com, a lifestyle website for women in Romania that has won several awards, including the 2021 Best Boutique Female Blogging Platform - Bucharest and the 2017 European Blogger. My blog covers topics such as fashion, beauty, culture, health, and social issues, and has been featured in various media outlets. I believe in using my voice and platform to inspire, empower, and inform women and to support the causes I care about.

I am a Community Manager at Oracle, where I manage the Oracle ACE Program. I have a master's degree in Corporate Communication and 10+ years of experience in communications planning and strategy, internal and external communication tactics, blogging ... Show more

Jonathan Jones is a Customer Experience Program Manager at Microsoft, leading community engagement and storytelling for global events and experiences. As the driving force behind the Microsoft Community Studio, he brings community voices to life through live content, video production, and innovative programming that connects customers at scale.

Passionate about the next generation of creators, Jonathan focuses on how AI is transforming storytelling, empowering communities to share their stories, amplify their impact, and shape the future of collaboration.

Jonathan Jones is a Customer Experience Program Manager at Microsoft, leading community engagement and storytelling for global events and experiences. As the driving force behind the Microsoft Community Studio, he brings community voices to life thro... Show more

Shilpi Chakrabarti is a Staff Product Manager at GoFundMe, where she leads product for sharing and amplification — including the AI-powered Amplify experience that turns a single fundraiser into ready-to-share content for organizers, donors, and supporters.

She has helped pioneer GoFundMe's work in AI-generated, multi-channel campaign content, and is particularly interested in designing products that recognize contributions beyond traditional transactions.

She brings more than a decade of product experience across social media, streaming, and consumer technology. Before GoFundMe, she was a Product Lead at Twitch and Crunchyroll, where content, community, and sharing were the growth engine — expertise she now applies to the nonprofit world.

Shilpi Chakrabarti is a Staff Product Manager at GoFundMe, where she leads product for sharing and amplification — including the AI-powered Amplify experience that turns a single fundraiser into ready-to-share content for organizers, donors, and supp... Show more

Erika Alvarez is a DevOps engineer at Qualabs, specializing in video and streaming media infrastructure. Based in Montevideo, Uruguay, she works at the intersection of traditional DevOps practices and the operational demands of live and on-demand video platforms. She holds AWS certifications and has hands-on experience building cloud-native infrastructure for streaming workflows using Kubernetes, Argo CD, Prometheus, Grafana, FFmpeg, and TSDuck.

Erika Alvarez is a DevOps engineer at Qualabs, specializing in video and streaming media infrastructure. Based in Montevideo, Uruguay, she works at the intersection of traditional DevOps practices and the operational demands of live and on-demand vid... Show more

Che Azenyui Bruno is a Cameroonian Development Journalist, Social Entrepreneur and Youth leadership trainer. He is a 2019 beneficiary of the Entrepreneurship Program of the Tony Elumelu Foundation in Nigeria and a 2021 Runner-up of the African Development Bank’s youth agribusiness Pitch Competition. In 2019, He launched his first startup enterprise project Digifarms Africa and in 2021 was listed among the Top 50 Entrepreneurs to connect with in Africa by the Tony Elumelu Foundation in Nigeria. He is the Founder of Cleansarl Inc, a household laundry and cleaning product manufacturing enterprise with head office in Mbandjock Centre Region of Cameroon.
He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism and Mass Communications, A Diploma in Project Management and a series of short course certifications in Social Entrepreneurship, Agribusiness management and Youth leadership.
Mr. Che Currently serves as coach and mentor on the Entrepreneurship program of the Tony Elumelu Foundation in Nigeria and has so far provided coaching and mentoring services to more than 30 aspiring youth leaders within the framework of the Emerging Leaders Program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) in Accra Ghana.

Che Azenyui Bruno is a Cameroonian Development Journalist, Social Entrepreneur and Youth leadership trainer. He is a 2019 beneficiary of the Entrepreneurship Program of the Tony Elumelu Foundation in Nigeria and a 2021 Runner-up of the African Develo... Show more